These delicious, economical fish cakes are made with canned fish with a smoked flavour.
Fish cakes
400 g | Orange kumara |
310 g | Smoked fish, canned, drained (Main) |
1 | Egg, small, lightly beaten |
1 | Spring onion, finely diced |
2 tsp | Curry powder |
1 tsp | Chilli paste, or sambal oelek |
½ cup | Polenta, fine, or dried breadcrumbs |
Garlic mayo
½ cup | Mayonnaise |
2 | Garlic cloves, crushed |
2 tsp | Lemon juice |
3 Tbsp | Chives, or spring onions |
Directions
- Peel, chop and boil the kumara, until tender. Drain well and mash.
- Meanwhile, place the fish in a bowl and flake using 2 forks. Combine with the cooled kumara, egg, spring onion, curry powder, salt, pepper and chilli paste. Mix well. Form into 6-8 cakes. Coat in the polenta or breadcrumbs. Chill until ready to cook.
- To cook, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Pan-fry the fish cakes for about 3-4 minutes each side on medium heat, until golden and hot.
- Combine the garlic mayo ingredients. Serve with the fish cakes.